TRUE STORIES

by Colin Palmer

Project Description

A solo theatre piece written and performed by Colin Palmer, True Stories explores his hometown of Riverhead, NY, mixing stories from his youth, family, and the town’s past to explore what makes this one small town tick and how a town affects its residents.

Artist Statement

As a director and actor, I create theatre that deals with the evolving politics of the world, whether in the grand view of nations or seen in a community of two people. Mixing performance with activism, my intent is for the audience to continue the conversation after the work has finished. Music is always an important aspect, usually featuring live performers or prerecorded sounds, heightening the actions and the text. I am often in the role of both actor and director, since the performance is just as much a time for discovery as the rehearsal process.

Faculty Advisor: Mallory Catlett